Common Laurel Hedge Plant 120-150cm Root Ball
Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') offers dense, evergreen hedging ideal for privacy, screening, and windbreaks. Read more
About this plant
Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') offers dense, evergreen hedging ideal for privacy, screening, and windbreaks. This 120–150cm root ball plant provides rapid growth of approximately 30–60cm annually, adapting well to full sun or partial shade and most soil types, including clay.
- Height supplied: 120–150cm, measured from rootball base
- Growth rate: 30–60cm/year under average UK conditions
- Foliage: Broadleaf evergreen suitable for year-round screening
- Root type: Field-grown, rootball (not containerized)
- Typical uses: Privacy hedge, garden borders, windbreak
FAQs
Is Common Laurel fast growing and easy to maintain?
Yes, Cherry Laurel is among the fastest-growing evergreen hedge plants, needing 1–2 trims per year.
How does it compare to other hedges?
Laurel offers denser cover and broader leaves than most evergreens, well-suited for privacy screening.
Will it grow in clay or poor soils?
Prunus laurocerasus tolerates clay and variable soil quality, provided drainage is sufficient.
What’s the annual maintenance?
Prune once or twice a year for best results. Minimal fertiliser required.